EBE Chapter 292 It Feels So Good to Have Power and Influence
Chapter 292 It Feels So Good to Have Power and Influence
The candlelight flickered inside the tent, casting shifting shadows on Xie Yanli's face like gentle ripples.
Qin Jiuwei looked up and asked softly, "When will you be back from hunting?"
Xie Yanli paused for a moment, pursed his lips, and then spoke slowly.
"I'll be back by evening."
Qin Jiuwei looked into Xie Yanli's eyes.
She almost immediately concluded that Xie Yanli was hiding something from her.
Having spent so much time with Xie Yanli, she had come to know him quite well.
Xie Yanli couldn't lie at all.
His lie was so obvious—his movements were hesitant, and he stammered.
It's obvious at a glance that he's never lied before.
But Qin Jiuwei didn't ask directly; after all this time, she trusted Xie Yanli.
He must have his reasons for not saying so.
The wind rustled faintly outside the tent, and the candlelight flickered slightly.
Qin Jiuwei lowered her head, took a sip of tea, and nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll wait for my husband to return at the camp."
The next morning.
The sound of horns echoed across the hunting grounds, hunting dogs barked softly, and the generals stood solemnly in formation, holding bows and spears.
At Gao Xian's command, the troops marched into the forest, the horses' hooves clattering softly, and dust rising in the air.
For this spring hunt, all the ministers brought their families along.
While the men went hunting, the women were naturally not idle either.
They were all summoned by Consort Chen.
The wives of the ministers gathered in front of the main tent, but they did not see Consort Chen for a long time.
So they all found familiar acquaintances and started chatting.
Qin Jiuwei quickly joined Jiang Yunzhu.
Gao Yunzhi did not come to this spring hunt. Her pregnancy is progressing further and further, and she simply cannot attend such an occasion.
The long journey was also bad for her health.
Qin Jiuwei and Jiang Yunzhu were chatting, and as they talked, the topic of having children came up.
"Oh, my father-in-law has mentioned that a few times."
Jiang Yunzhu blinked, and said with a hint of playfulness, "But every time he opens his mouth, my mother-in-law immediately shuts him down. She glares at him and says, 'We've only been married a short time, what's the rush!'"
After saying that, she even pretended to frown, imitating Lord Shen's manner, which made Qin Jiuwei laugh out loud as well.
When she spoke, her eyes were full of light, and her complexion was rosy and healthy, showing that she was living a good life.
Qin Jiuwei looked at her, her eyes softening even more.
"Cousin, have you discussed this with the young master?"
"It wasn't exactly a discussion, but we did talk about it," Qin Jiuwei explained gently. "We're not in a rush to have children, and I'm currently taking contraceptive soup every day."
"Contraceptive soup?" Jiang Yunzhu's eyebrows twitched slightly.
"Who prescribed my cousin's medicine? I'm drinking it now, but I'm always worried about it harming my health, so I'm always on tenterhooks when I drink it."
"The prescription I'm using now was reviewed by Doctor Meng before he left," Qin Jiuwei chuckled. "He said it wouldn't harm my health and even added a few more ingredients."
"If you want it, I'll have someone send it to you later."
Jiang Yunzhu's eyes lit up. "Thank you, cousin!"
At that moment, the eunuch's shrill voice suddenly rang out, "Consort Chen has arrived—"
Everyone turned their eyes and saw a woman dressed in luxurious clothes walking slowly towards them.
She wore a bright yellow long dress embroidered with peony patterns, and the hem was adorned with gold thread beads.
A hairpin inlaid with a red gold phoenix pattern was inserted diagonally into her hair, with several strands of beads hanging down.
He exudes an air of nobility.
Qin Jiuwei looked at her, her brows furrowing slightly.
I haven't seen Mo Qingkui for a while, how could she have changed so much?
The last time I saw her was at Yunzhu's wedding.
Her clothing style was simple and practical.
Just like in her previous life, she either wore her hair in a ponytail or had two simple braids.
She would only wear elaborate hairstyles, such as the "fallen horse bun," when attending banquets.
But the woman before me now had an elegant hairstyle, wore luxurious clothes, and was adorned with earrings and a necklace.
If she hadn't been told that this was Consort Chen, she would hardly have recognized her.
Consort Chen gently adjusted the beaded string in her hair and glanced at the crowd in front of her.
A faint, ambiguous smile curved at the corners of his lips.
None of their clothes were as luxurious as hers.
It feels so good to have power and influence. This ancient world isn't as bad as she imagined.
She clapped her hands lightly, and the servants behind her immediately led over two miniature horses.
"I've heard that you ladies are quite interested in horsemanship. How about we have a competition today?"
Upon hearing this, the ministers' wives' expressions changed drastically.
Most of them were simply mistresses of officials' families in the capital, rarely involved in horseback riding and archery, let alone in public competitions.
As soon as Consort Chen finished speaking, the maid beside her immediately smiled and echoed her.
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. Autumn hunting is a tradition of the Great Jin Dynasty. Since the Emperor and all the officials have gone hunting, we women might as well join in the fun."
The ladies looked at each other, their hearts filled with unease.
Jiang Yunzhu also subconsciously shrank behind Qin Jiuwei.
"It's alright, don't be afraid." Qin Jiuwei reached out and held Jiang Yunzhu's hand, gently comforting her.
Everyone present knew that Consort Chen was the Emperor's most beloved concubine.
No one present dared to disobey her orders.
But not everyone knows how to ride a horse...
One of the ladies stepped forward cautiously and asked, "Your Highness, how shall this competition be conducted?"